tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782156.post8696515411487206654..comments2024-03-23T00:48:26.671-04:00Comments on Learning about Lean: Passion and Tools, Part 2Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13512468867035574112noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782156.post-33175769226030150042008-08-26T18:32:00.000-04:002008-08-26T18:32:00.000-04:00Nice post.As a project manager, I try to create a ...Nice post.<BR/><BR/>As a project manager, I try to create a shared vision for the team. If I am successful, through lots of repetitive communication, I can insure that everyone is working toward the same goal. <BR/><BR/>I also worked for a time with a company that defined shared values. In time we really had an evironment where everyone was treated with respect, we worked with integrigy, we expected innovation from everyone, and had fun on the job.<BR/><BR/>As a leader, if you consistently use the tools/methods, provide positive re-inforcement to other followers, and communicate often, then you will develop a culture that does this subconciously.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188583569087982671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782156.post-74923375229638872372008-08-04T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-04T11:57:00.000-04:00Great point. We're trying to use lean/six sigma i...Great point. We're trying to use lean/six sigma in our IT shop but no time was spent on atunement. As a result, lean has only taken root in our department because of my passion for kaizen. Even with all the improvement our team has made, there is little enthusiam across the whole enterprise. "Atunement" is absolutely dead on and needs to be considered when using lean.lafeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222684709545024697noreply@blogger.com